Secret Retreats is a collection of unique properties and experiences – including boutique hotels, yachts and riverboats, lodges, villas and camps– located across Asia. A community of independent hoteliers passionate about creating and sharing special moments with guests curious to discover the “essence of Asia”.

Secret Villas

Beautiful in design and perfectly located our Secret Villas are ideal if you are looking to rent an exclusive holiday home in an exotic Asian location with family, or a group of friends, or for a special private function.

Designed, built and adorned with precious artefacts by passionate owners for their own personal use, each of these non-commercial dwellings is a unique sanctuary. Available in varying sizes, for both short and long term stays, each full-service villa includes a private chef, butler service, and other enticing amenities.

Secret Tables - creative local flavors

Every destination in Asia has a handful of magical restaurants usually known only to the locals or the seriously epicurious, these are the Secret Tables. Like a personal recommendation from a friend you can trust, discover our collection of unique, personally handpicked independent restaurants whose core values embrace sustainability, fair wages and career paths for young local people.

Travel Packages

If you are looking for inspirations for travels, we have designed some itineraries and packages enhancing the essentials for each destination. Our hosts live on site and open their door to welcome you! Whether you travel solo, in couple, in family or with friends, we strive to offer you memorable experiences and to travel differently, through the heart of Asia.

Home to myriad cultures, traditions and cuisines, Asia continually goes beyond stereotypical assumptions to delight travellers with little known facts, surprising dishes, stunning handicrafts and more. Here are just a few things that may change the way you dream about Asia and inspire your future journey…

CACAO CRAZY

Did you know?

The rising consumption of cacao in Southeast Asia is going hand in hand with the region’s ability to produce cacao beans. The Cocoa Association of Asia reports that the continent is set to be the world’s largest consumer market for cocoa powder by 2020.

Where to go: Cycle to a cacao plantation on Unicorn Island in Vietnam from The Island Lodge. Surrounded by fruit orchards, a fish farm and local village, this 12-room lodge is located right on the Mekong River nestled in a tropical garden.

Did you know? Fermentation has long been a favoured method in producing and preserving food in Southeast Asia, from vegetables and fruits to even meat products. In line with the diverse cultures of the region, a wide variety of fermented dishes exist in Asia.

Where to go: Stay at Rak Ko Jae Seoul, a 130-year-old traditional Korean space, which was renovated by Human National Treasure, Master Carpenter Young Jin Chung in 2003. Focusing on preserving Korean architecture and culture, here you can learn how to make kimchi, Korean cuisine’s famous side dish of salted and fermented vegetables.

Sarawak already contributes 98% of Malaysia’s black pepper and is now poised to be the largest premium pineapple hub in the country. The cultivation of pineapple in Sarawak is the second largest after Johor.

Did you know? While plastic may now reign supreme, there are numerous villages in Asia that still rely on handmade pottery, like Yandabo in central Myanmar. Here the Pyu people settled near the great Ayeyarwaddy River 2,000 years ago and still maintain the tradition of mixing clay with river silt to create pots.

Where to Stay: Check into Yandabo Home to enjoy a stunning view of the sunset on the Ayarwaddy River and go sightseeing in Yandabo Village to see how the villagers still craft their wares. Peacefully stroll along the river shore or jump on a riverboat to reach the unique village of Pan Nyo just 15 minutes away.